IDF reservist freed after eight months in Thai detention The soldier had been sentenced to 18 months in prison on weapons charges. July 19, 2026
Israeli security forces nab activists in terror NGO Israel has indicted HWC workers in the past for defrauding European countries of millions by fabricating aid projects. July 19, 2026
IDF declares Gaza border a closed military zone ahead of planned march Thousands to march on Gaza Strip, calling on the government to begin reestablishing Jewish towns in Gaza before the Knesset elections. July 19, 2026
Israel considers sweeping ban on private drones amid fears of assassination attempts on senior officials Israel's government is considering imposing a total ban on the use of private drone aircraft for half a year amid concerns Iran could use drones to target senior Israeli officials. July 19, 2026
Escalation ahead? US warns Americans to avoid northern Israel A new U.S. travel advisory reflects growing concerns over expanding conflict beyond Iran. July 19, 2026
Israel hosts lawmakers from seven US states for grand tour of holy sites and Jewish democracy The delegation additionally spent a day in southern Israel near the Gaza border, visiting Kibbutz Nir Oz and the site of the Nova music festival, where they heard from a massacre survivor and met a freed hostage. July 18, 2026
Mamdani won’t stop Netanyahu from speaking at UN General Assembly, Danon says 'And if someone needs to be arrested—it’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani,' Danon added. July 18, 2026
Israel reclassifies crocodiles, opening door for Ben-Gvir’s prison moat plan Ben-Gvir's proposal envisions using crocodiles as a living security barrier around prisons such as Ketziot Prison. July 17, 2026
Herzog: Peace With Saudi Arabia Remains ‘My Dream,’ Applauds Renewed Strikes on Iran Herzog praised the Abraham Accords as a model for regional cooperation. July 17, 2026
Israel’s parliament dissolves ahead of Oct. 27 elections The last time Israel’s government fulfilled a full term without breaking for early elections was in 1988. July 17, 2026
Israeli Security Agency reports thwarting plots against senior officials, online influence operations Security officials expect similar efforts to increase ahead of Israel's upcoming legislative elections. July 16, 2026
Knesset greenlights massive reform of Israel’s wounded veterans system Among the approved changes is a case-management system under which each wounded service member will be assigned a professional coordinator to help navigate medical treatment, rehabilitation services and government benefits. July 16, 2026
Colombia’s new government will open an embassy in Jerusalem Israel’s top diplomat also held a joint meeting in the U.S. capital with his counterparts from Argentina, Paraguay and Bolivia. July 16, 2026
US, Israeli defense chiefs huddle on Iran, regional developments Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Defense Minister Israel Katz discussed Iran, as regional fighting continues to intensify across the Middle East. July 16, 2026
Outgoing MK claims Likud wanted to oust Netanyahu after Oct. 7 Ex-MK Dan Illouz described intense internal pressure to replace Israel's prime minister during the early days of the war. July 16, 2026
Knesset passes law splitting attorney general’s role, expanding government powers The measure passed 65-51. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was absent from the vote. July 15, 2026
Balad Knesset candidate eulogizes terrorist murderer, renewing scrutiny of party Knesset member Ariel Kallner of the Likud Party said he will seek the disqualification of Balad from running in the Oct. 27 election. July 15, 2026
Israel limits US aerial refueling aircraft at Ben-Gurion Airport Amid U.S. dissatisfaction with the limit, new understandings were reached with the American military to enforce the 20-plane limit to keep the busy commercial airport fully operational. July 15, 2026
Israel confirms participation in 2027 Eurovision in Bulgaria Israel has won the Eurovision Song Contest four times: in 1978, 1979, 1998, and 2018. July 15, 2026
IDF military court jails soldier for 5 years over contact with Iranian intelligence Prosecutors said the soldier sent the agent two videos showing IDF air defenses intercepting missiles during 'Operation Rising Lion.' July 15, 2026
Israel approves $434 million plan to build, develop Judea and Samaria towns The decision also instructs government ministries to accelerate statutory planning, infrastructure development, and the allocation of land and budgets needed for the permanent communities. July 15, 2026
Grandfather dies of wounds 3 months after Iranian missile attack The 82-year-old survived the initial blast, but ultimately succumbed to his wounds on Wednesday. July 15, 2026
At Dimona reactor: Netanyahu’s not-so-subtle warning to Tehran The prime minister's disclosure that he visited the site on the same day he issued such direct and forceful threats toward Iran carries a deliberate, multilayered message. July 14, 2026
Israel demands US remove 13 refueling planes from Ben Gurion Airport Eighteen planes that were supposed to leave during the second half of July stayed in place. July 14, 2026
Israel created 102 new settlements, advanced homes for 200,000 residents in Judea & Samaria since 2023 – report New report shows Netanyahu government accelerated expansion of Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria, laying the groundwork for significant population growth and effective control over large swaths of territory. July 14, 2026
EU seeks to advance trade ban on Israeli settlements The level of agreement between European governments needed to enact a partial or full trade ban on Israeli settlements remains an open question. July 14, 2026
Netanyahu: ‘Israel pulled off the greatest comeback in history’ Commenting on Trump’s willingness to sell F-35s to Turkey, Netanyahu said he has discussed the issue with the president and expressed his opposition to providing the advanced fighters to Ankara. July 14, 2026
Knesset passes Basic Law enshrining Torah study as fundamental state value The law could strengthen the legal standing of Torah students against claims of inequality before the High Court of Justice. July 13, 2026
New details raise questions over Ro Khanna’s provocative trip to Judea and Samaria According to the official, visits by foreign lawmakers and other prominent delegations to sensitive areas of Judea and Samaria are generally coordinated with Israeli authorities. July 13, 2026
Iran targeting ex-hostages, Nova survivors via cyber harassment Former hostages Noa Argamani and Romi Gonen are among the campaign's highest-profile reported targets. July 13, 2026
Just 22% of Israelis back Palestinian statehood but majority backs expanding Abraham Accords Overwhelming majority of Israelis oppose two-state solution while backing peace deals with Israel's Arab neighbors,including Syria and Lebanon, new poll shows. July 13, 2026
Israeli gov’t votes to extend nationwide emergency measures through July 28 According to explanatory notes, renewed fighting between Iran and the United States has heightened concerns that missile attacks on the Jewish state could resume. July 12, 2026
‘Israel has lost one of its greatest friends’: Netanyahu mourns Lindsey Graham Graham (R-S.C.) died on Saturday following a 'brief and sudden illness,' his office announced early on Sunday. July 12, 2026
Report: Barghouti still a dangerous ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’ Israeli authorities allege Barghouti is working to unite Hamas and the Palestinian Authority. July 12, 2026
Beersheba terror plot foiled, 4 Arab-Israelis arrested Israeli authorities say the suspects planned a mass-casualty attack at Beersheba's central bus station. July 12, 2026
1/3 of Israeli Arabs considering emigrating – report Polls show major shift in attitudes towards permanent emigration among Israeli Arabs with as many as one in three considering leaving the country. July 12, 2026
Israeli startup raises $36 million to develop drone swarm defense system Skapion says its platform is designed from the ground up to counter coordinated attacks involving dozens or even hundreds of drones at once. July 10, 2026
Inside Israel’s push to clear sea munitions, part of global push to protect waters While the goal of the project is to expand parts of the shoreline, Israel also hopes its findings will yield new insights on clearing munitions from this part of the world, where there are threats but overall less is known. July 10, 2026
Netanyahu: ‘With or without an agreement, Iran will not have nuclear weapons’ Netanyahu devoted much of his speech to operations 'Rising Lion' and 'Roaring Lion,' saying they established Israeli air superiority across the region and prevented Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons. July 10, 2026
Rahm Emanuel reaffirms support for Israel, warns of potential sanctions and isolation in interview Emanuel argued that the erosion of American support for Israel is not confined to the Democratic Party but reflects a broader societal shift, particularly among younger Americans. July 10, 2026
European regulators loosen restrictions on flights to Israel In its announcement, the EASA said airlines should make their own decisions about resuming disrupted service. July 9, 2026
Kidnapping fears erupt after armed female IDF soldier seen entering Palestinian car Rather than a nationalist attack or an abduction attempt, officers determined that the soldier and the Palestinian driver were involved in a romantic relationship. July 9, 2026
Israel launches regulatory sandbox to test autonomous medical AI systems Under the program, the companies will run pilots with the goal of shaping regulatory pathways for AI systems capable of making clinical decisions with limited or no physician oversight. July 9, 2026
Huckabee: ‘Clear’ to Trump that Iranians are not serious about peace Huckabee also said that any regime change in Iran would ultimately be up to the Iranian people, rather than outside forces. July 9, 2026
Netanyahu says he is in talks with potential successor when pressed on when such a transition might occur, Prime Minister Netanyahu declined to provide a timeline. July 9, 2026
As Trump cozies up to Erdogan, Israeli minister warns: ‘There is a real scenario where Turkey attacks Israel’ Chikli stressed that Turkey's harsh rhetoric toward Israel is not a new phenomenon but has reached unprecedented levels. July 9, 2026
Zamir: IDF to finalize new AI, drone, robotics unit structure Zamir also warned that Israel must significantly expand its military ranks to meet ongoing security challenges, noting that the military is currently hovering at its minimum necessary size relative to regional threats. July 9, 2026
Ancient Huqoq synagogue mosaics go on display for first time The exhibition also presents Huqoq as a thriving village that included a spring, farming installations, ritual baths and a hidden underground escape network. July 9, 2026
IDF locates burial place of soldier missing since 1948 War of Independence Zrihan was killed in fighting near Sha'ar Hagai along with 13 other members of the convoy and was buried on April 22, 1948. July 8, 2026
Nvidia opens new R&D center in Beersheva, plans hundreds of hires Nvidia reportedly signed a 10-year lease with annual rent of about 2.5 million shekels ($820,000). July 8, 2026
Netanyahu: Iran ‘definitely’ possesses chemical weapons, would not hesitate to kill Americans Asked about the June 17 Memorandum of Understanding that Washington signed with the Islamic regime, Netanyahu told Newsmax that 'you can’t trust them.' July 8, 2026
Report: IDF on ‘peak alert’ for renewed Iran fighting President Trump's latest remarks have fueled speculation that diplomacy with Iran may have reached its end. July 8, 2026
Israel extends Venezuela aid mission after request from Interim President Rodríguez In addition to the dozens of personnel already on the ground, about 20 specialists are assisting remotely from Israel, analyzing field data and helping refine long-term recommendations for rebuilding. July 8, 2026
Azerbaijan rabbi slams Israel’s Armenia genocide recognition The chief rabbi said he understood Israel’s desire to respond to Erdoğan but argued that recognizing the Armenian Genocide was ineffective. July 8, 2026
US war chief Hegseth cancels trip to Israel after Iran strikes Israel fears a Turkish acquisition of F-35 fighters could undermine its military superiority. July 8, 2026
Smotrich vows to keep fighting ‘terrible idea’ of Palestinian state ahead of election The government headed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has led an unprecedented drive to expand Jerusalem's control of Judea and Samaria. July 7, 2026
Israel prepares post-Hezbollah Lebanon peace pact Ambassador Leiter said Israeli and Lebanese teams are expected to meet in Rome on July 14–15 to begin discussions through working groups on key issues, including border disputes. July 7, 2026
Israel’s diaspora minister calls Erdogan a ‘grotesque hybrid of Hitler and Sinwar’ Erdogan, who has consistently voiced support for Hamas, has been one of Israel’s most outspoken international critics. July 7, 2026
Israeli High Court warns officials could face liability for defying court rulings The dispute centers on Israel’s 1990 law governing the Second Authority for Television and Radio, the public body responsible for regulating Israel’s commercial broadcasting sector. July 7, 2026
Message to Turkey: Israeli, Greek air forces hold joint exercise Ankara has grown increasingly concerned by closer Israeli-Greek military ties, particularly cooperation between their air forces. July 7, 2026
